Although they are often considered to be more flexible and adaptable than their larger counterparts, small and medium-sized firms now evolve in a rather uncertain environment which may, more than ever, impede their capacity to compete internationally. In this context, and in order for those...

Interorganizational relationships have greatly evolved during the last decade. Alliances, partnerships and networks have become most common for designating the way firms create new structures and organizational arrangements. Such a trend can be explained by various factors but the increasing...

The aerospace industry is most challenging for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which are involved as subcontractors. New conditions such as globalization and technology-led competition bring about major changes in terms of which capabilities are required to sustain corporate growth. This...